teasing some news
Somehow it's been three months. The bullet points: Denman Island was perfect, though the blackberries were not yet ripe. Our car got stolen, stripped, declared totaled. RIP Solange. The paperwork was a huge pain, but insurance finally paid out and we bought a new (to us) car. Her name is Sally. R spent several weeks in Texas while I sweltered here, revised a script, mopped the floors for the first time in—? Film production continues to be D E A D in LA, but I'm working a very dry remote job that suits me for now.
AND.
I have news I can't officially share yet. We're taking Where in the Hell to two film festivals in November!! Expect more details soon.
I will tell you this much... One of the fests is further by far than I’ve ever traveled, nearly 8,000 miles away. The other happens to be in a red state. My sardonic EP quipped, via text, What could go wrong in [REDACTED] the weekend of a contentious election where the fascist guy doesn’t concede? 🤪
I guess we'll find out!
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Recently, on the apps: I'm getting into Letterboxd. Are you on there? Pls send me your handle, or follow me so I can follow back. It's my new favorite gently social "social." It's inspiring me to watch more movies, and I’m finding it wildly illuminating to read these just casual, off-the-cuff reviews from other movie-watchers.
Recently, in fashion: I've decided I need a pair of oxfords, or a "derby," as the Italian brand I'm fixated on calls them. The shoes are upwards of $700 on the Marsèll site, but I've got alerts set for resale (speaking of apps, Gem.app will scour eBay, The RealReal, Poshmark, et al, simultaneously) and I'm determined to snag a pair for under $100.
Recently, in tacos: When we sidled up to Angel's Tijuana Tacos, we were not prepared for the fast-paced ordering. Things with cheese must be requested from the woman working the cheese grill, pastor is sliced fresh to order by the trompero... onto your pre-cheesed tortillas, if applicable. It's complicated! But I highly recommend the queso taco al pastor, and also the asada. The one downside was that the tacos got soggy quick (I said yes to everything, and there might have been too much salsa? I dunno, the flavors were right). Scarf immediately at the tables set up on the sidewalk, or, like we did, in the car.
xoxo,
Laramie
p.s. Whether or not you're on Letterboxd, I would adore your recommends for movies, shoes, tacos ❤️💫
p.p.s. As always, here's your trusty taco map.